Jimmy Connors def. Adriano Panatta
6-4 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Adriano Panatta 6-4 6-3 in the 1972 Merion round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Adriano Panatta |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 9, 1950 |
| Age | 19 | 22 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,949 | 1,847 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 367–223 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $776,187 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricio Cornejo | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1972 | R32 |
| John Andrews | 6-2 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Aug 29, 1972 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dibley | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1972 | QF |
Adriano Panatta's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand Amritraj | 6-4 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Aug 30, 1972 | R32 |
| George Hardie | 6-3 6-7 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 1972 | R64 |